Monday 2055 We just finished our initial inventory list of what we have, what we don’t have…what we need and what we want as we continue to prepare for J-Day (Journey Day) – May 8th , but today… what a day I dare say. Beginning right at sunrise with “well hello Lawrence!”… ”Good day guys, what time do you want to go up the river?” A quick team run through the streets of Portsmouth ensued and at 0900 prompt up up we went in a manner similar to the way the Carib Indians did it many moons ago - under oars with Mallets swimming below and Banaquits chirping above. Seeing an Iguana and a Heron were true treats as was the whole river experience (sans the white bird shi$ that fell from the sky and onto an unsuspecting member of Team Audax, all part of the experience !!! ) With commendable efforts by the Dominica government this most pristine environment has truly retained its original feel minus the tiki bar at rivers end where Byron got to enjoy the freshest drink ever as a coconut was hand picked from a tree, then chopped, a straw was inserted and then he drank (Jordi and I sampled the Dominican Dynamite Punch). All fully documented by video. Did you know Byron recently produced a movie www.PortlandFilms.com.

Transition to Igna time. With the outboard motor on the fritz we went in search of Igna, motor man. Kind from the start, genuine to the core and best described as the Dominican version of McGuyver (Phil you may have met your match!). He looked…he tinkered… he thought…he created and he fixed. Jordi and I watched, a child played next door, the hens walked by and a mango fell from the sky. He never asked for a payment but we did pay him and we were touched by the genuine human kindness.

To the top of Mount Diablo, the kind shop lady pointed! Up up and away I decided to stray. A true treat was found on a path to the Cold Soufriere and a drink from the bubbling earth of this sulfur southing water. A welcome taxi ride down mountain helped steady the line to make it just in time for the team Audax snorkel excursion. A trip to town for provisions (chopped chicken and turkey pieces anybody!!! ) and a fine feast followed under crystal clear night skies. Time now for some rest as this day was truly a most best.

Audax Southern Most Coordinates:
15 Degrees 34 Minutes North by 61 Degrees 30 Minutes West.
Distance from West Point, ME: 1750 NM

A rough photo album of it all as no mas bueno connections en la isle de Guadalupe!